Philadelphia signs seasoned pitcher Walker Buehler, set to become postseason-eligible for NL East front-runner Phillies squad
The Philadelphia Phillies have bolstered their pitching staff with the addition of veteran pitcher Walker Buehler, who signed a minor-league deal with the team earlier this week. The move comes as the Phillies hold a 6 1/2 game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East division and aim to secure a spot in the postseason.
Buehler, aged 31, brings valuable postseason and big-game experience to the Philadelphia Phillies, a team with aspirations to win the World Series. He will likely serve as a pitching rotation addition, although the exact role for Buehler in the team is currently unclear.
The Phillies currently have five starting pitchers in their rotation: Christopher Sánchez, Jesús Luzardo, Ranger Suárez, Aaron Nola, and Taijuan Walker. Buehler's versatility as a swingman could see him deployed in multiple roles, having made a total of 26 appearances for the team so far, including 17 starts and 9 relief appearances.
Buehler has thrown 101 2/3 innings with a 3.63 ERA for the Phillies, having stepped up due to injuries to Nola and Wheeler, making 9 consecutive starts for the team. However, it's worth noting that Buehler had a 5.45 ERA with poor underlying numbers in 112 1/3 innings for the Boston Red Sox this season before being released by the team.
The postseason roster eligibility deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday night, and Buehler will be eligible for the Phillies' postseason roster due to the signing happening before the deadline. The remaining salary for Buehler, amounting to $21.05 million, will be the responsibility of the Boston Red Sox, with the Phillies covering the prorated portion of the league minimum.
Alan Rangel is also listed as a part of the Phillies' pitching staff, but his role is not specified as a starter in the given paragraph. The current Phillies' record stands at 79-57, leading the NL East division as of Sunday.
As the Phillies continue their pursuit of a World Series title, the addition of Buehler adds depth and experience to their pitching staff, providing a valuable asset in their quest for postseason success.
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